Podcast

Reid 'em and Weep: A Poker Podcast

Games, Leisure, Sports

When former online professional Sammy Reid returned to poker after a 7-year hiatus, he sought to relearn the modern game from the ground up using progressive theories and strategies. Reid 'em and Weep is a poker podcast detailing the hands from this journey - both the wins and the fails. Whether you're a high-stakes grinder or a home game casual, this fun and thought-provoking podcast will help you along on your own poker journey.

Episodes
91
Releases
Every two weeks
Typical length
34 min
On air since
2022
Latest episode
2 months ago

Episodes

91 episodes, newest first

  1. Hot August Nights

    Season 4, Episode 10

    Show notes

    Hands from a private 5/5/10/(20) game

    Hand 1 - Bluff raising with 64s on the river of Q53T5

    Hand 2 - Bluff catching with 99 on QJ647

    Hand 3 - Turning A4s into a bluff on Q547

    Hand 4 - Facing 3-barrels of heat with ATs on T944J

    Hand 5 - Bluffing all-in with AJhh on KT96 xxhh

    Hand 6 - Getting minimum value with KK on QT44J

    35 min
  2. The Main Event

    Season 4, Episode 9

    Show notes

    The story of the 2026 World Series of Poker Main Event

    52 min
  3. There Goes My Hero Vol. 2

    Season 4, Episode 8

    Show notes

    How to make big hero calls on the river

    Hand 1 - Calling an overbet jam with 86 on J876J

    Hand 2 - Calling a river raise in a bomb pot with JJ on KKT4A xxddx

    Hand 3 - Calling a turn checkraise and river overbet jam with JT on J3269 ddxxx

    31 min
  4. There Goes My Hero

    Season 4, Episode 7

    Show notes

    How to think through making big hero calls on the river

    Hand 1 - Calling a check-raise with A4 on 654QK

    Hand 2 - Calling 3-barrels with QQ on 63277 xddxx

    Hand 3 - Calling a big river bet with T9 on 85496

    Hand 4 - Calling a turn raise and river bomb with 73s on T748K hshsx

    31 min
  5. You feelin’ Lucky, punk?

    Season 4, Episode 6

    Show notes

    Hands from a session at Lucky Chances

    Hand 1: Turning top pair into a bluff 4-ways

    Hand 2: Bluffing with 72o 5-ways

    Hand 3: Facing heavy heat with AA on a J54 board

    Hand 4: Turning a low flush in a multi-way pot on 5436

    Hand 5: Navigating a big combo draw in position against a LAG

    35 min
  6. Pros Before Hoes (Part 2)

    Season 4, Episode 5

    Show notes

    More private game battles again a pro

    H1: A3hh on J54T xxhh

    H2: Cold 4-betting A7dd and facing a KT3 xss flop

    H3: Defending AKo on Q88r

    25 min
  7. Pros Before Hoes (Part 1)

    Season 4, Episode 4

    Show notes

    4 hands vs a private game pro

    H1: 3! pot with KJ on 73286

    H2: 3! pot with 88 on T328A

    H3: 33 on QQ389

    H4: JcJx on Q5274cccxx

    32 min
  8. Let's Play Two!

    Season 4, Episode 3

    Show notes

    Hands from double-header, all-day session - including missed value, bad call-downs, and some last-ditch redemption

    46 min
  9. Let's Get Stones'd

    Season 4, Episode 2

    Show notes

    In this episode of 'Read Em and Weep,' Sammy recounts a recent poker session at his favorite card room, Stones Gambling Hall. Despite the session being unpredictable, with the anticipated 5-10 game not running, Sammy engages in strategic play across several challenging hands. He attempts a daring zero-equity bluff, only to be called down by a seemingly inferior hand. The episode highlights the intricacies of hand selection, bluffing, and positional play, offering listeners an inside look into the unpredictable world of poker and the psychological elements behind strategic decision-making.

    25 min
  10. The Opening Bell

    Season 4, Episode 1

    Show notes

    When big pots happen the moment you sit down, you'd better be ready

    28 min
  11. The Art of the Metagame

    Season 3, Episode 10

    Show notes

    How to leverage historical interactions to gain an upper hand against sharp opponents

    27 min
  12. The Man-Bun Battles

    Season 3, Episode 9

    Show notes

    3 hands that illustrate how to (and how not to) beat your standard TAG professional

    27 min
  13. The 2025 WSOP Main Event - Part 2

    Season 3, Episode 8

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    Day 2 of the WSOP Main Event

    36 min
  14. The 2025 WSOP Main Event - Part 1

    Season 3, Episode 7

    Show notes

    Day 1 of the WSOP Main Event

    32 min
  15. The Monster - Part 2

    Season 3, Episode 6

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    The conclusion of the WSOP Monster Stack event

    38 min
  16. The Monster - Part 1

    Season 3, Episode 5

    Show notes

    Hands from Day 1 of the WSOP $1500 Monster Stack

    50 min
  17. The White Whale

    Season 3, Episode 4

    Show notes

    In this episode of 'Read Em and Weep,' host Sammy takes listeners through his upcoming poker adventures at the World Series of Poker in Vegas. Sammy then provides insights into his poker strategy, focusing on several thrilling hands against an amateur player named Raj. As the podcast unfolds, Sammy analyzes the hands, discussing the opponent's potential ranges and his own thought process. With plenty of excitement, big pots, and tactical insights, this episode is a deep dive into mid-stakes poker.

    42 min
  18. Float On

    Season 3, Episode 3

    Show notes

    The secret to float bluffing

    31 min
  19. One Random Night

    Season 3, Episode 2

    Show notes

    A kooky full session from the California Grand Casino

    43 min
  20. The Ocean's 11 Heist

    Season 3, Episode 1

    Show notes

    My first session at Ocean's 11 (San Diego) since the pandemic!

    Hand 1: 3-barrel bluffing with T8cc on Q54A4

    Hand 2: Cold 4-betting with AKs

    Hand 3: All-in preflop for 300bbs with 66???

    Hand 4: KK on QT5

    Hand 5: AQss on J64QA, 4 hearts

    34 min